El Labrador, Mayocoba (Peruano) Dry Beans, 1kg (Bag)

Known as the Mayocoba, Peruano, Canario, Maicoba or Mexican Yellow Bean, cooked Mayocoba beans have a mild flavour and creamy texture that can be used as a substitute for pinto, cannellini or great northern beans in soups, stews, chili, salads or traditional Hispanic dishes.

Produced in Mexico.

€5.90

24 in stock

Description

Mayacoba Beans are a hearty addition to casseroles and soups. They can replace pinto beans in any recipe. Mayacoba Beans are great when seasoned with spicy chiles. Mayocoba beans are medium-sized, ivory-coloured beans native to South America.  A 1/2-cup serving of the beans is low in fat, cholesterol-free and high in dietary fibre, protein and nutrients like iron. Canned mayocoba beans can contain a high concentration of sodium; cooking your own will allow you to control the sodium content as well as the finished beans’ texture.

Cooking Mayocoba Beans from Scratch

Wash the beans. Place in a colander and wash under a running tap.

  • Remove any obvious debris, such as small stones or twigs.
  • Remove any beans that don’t look up to standard.

Soak. Pre-soaking the beans helps to break down the oligosaccharides that contribute to increased flatulence. Either slow or quick soak the beans:

  • Quick soak: Place the beans into a saucepan. Fill with 2-3 cups of water per 1 cup dried beans. Bring to the boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover with the lid and let stand for 2 hours before cooking.
  • Slow soak: Add the beans to a saucepan and water, at a ratio of 2-3 cups water per 1 cup dried beans. Place the lid on the saucepan and put into the refrigerator to soak overnight (minimum 8 hours).

Drain. Never cook beans in the water they’ve soaked in or you re-introduce the oligosaccharides that contribute to increased flatulence. Always drain the pre-soaked beans and use fresh water for cooking.

  • Equally important, never add seasonings or salt to the cooking beans. This can change the cooking time and can toughen the beans. Always add seasonings after the pinto beans have been cooked.
Ready the beans for cooking. Add either broth or water, at a ratio of 3 cups liquid to 1 cup dried beans. Add the beans, then pour over the water or broth. The liquid should cover the beans by 2.5-5cm.

Bring to the boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Check the water level frequently and top up if needed (always maintain the level of water above the beans). The beans may need an occasional stir with a wooden spoon.

  • The beans are ready when they’re at a consistency suitable for mashing. Remove a bean and press it with a fork to see if it mashes well. If it does, the beans are ready.
  • Cooking time may vary depending on the size and age of the beans, the humidity and other unknowns. Generally, beans require at least 1 1/2 hours and can even take up to 4 hours to fully cook.
Remove from the heat source.

!!! Our Beans are ready to eat !!!

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 27 × 5 × 4 cm

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